CHARLESTON, S.C. – June 23, 2026 – The Murray Road Agency, a leading strategic full-suite firm serving the outdoor industry, is proud to announce five new team members working from the Charleston, S.C. office. Those joining Murray Road bring unique and important experience, talents and resumes to the agency and have already made an impact to the day-to-day business.
These strategic hires highlight Murray Road’s continued success and support the increasing demand for multi-faceted marketing services brands and manufacturers need from agency partners. The expansion also marks a new age in the agency’s ongoing mission to connect top-tier outdoor brands with passionate and engaged consumers. The addition of these team members is viewed as part of a strategic realignment to the skillset that Murray Road offers to its industry partners.
“With these new hires, the team’s talent and range of experience is as diverse and deep as it has ever been,” said Tim Brandt, CEO and president of Murray Road Agency. “These new roles represent our continued growth and commitment to delivering exceptional results for our clients. We could not be more thrilled to see them in the office every day and watch their contributions to our partners from day one.”
New Murray Road Team Members
Emily Roudebush | Communications Specialist
Born and raised in Charleston, S.C., Emily brings a native Lowcountry perspective to Murray Road by helping brands tell compelling stories, build meaningful partnerships and drive measurable growth. With a background spanning integrated marketing, brand communications, event strategy and client relations, Emily brings a robust, relationship-first approach to the team. In her free time, you can most likely find Emily on the marsh flats chasing Redfish tails, in the woods hunting birds or traveling the world for food, culture and fun.
Lisa LeViness | Email Marketing Specialist
Lisa LeViness handles the execution and optimization of email marketing campaigns for agency clients. With a thoughtful, results-focused approach, Lisa helps brands connect with their audiences through clear messaging, smart targeting and data-driven insights. Lisa holds a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing from Longwood University. A longtime Virginia resident, she recently relocated to Charleston, where she lives with her husband, Dan, and their daughter, Audrey. Outside of work, Lisa enjoys spending time at the beach and exploring downtown Charleston with her family.
Isabel Pentaleri | Senior Project Manager
Isabel brings creative and media together to help brands reach the consumers they are built for with messaging that resonates when it counts. Originally from Greenville, S.C., Isabel earned her Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Georgia. Since graduating in 2019, she has built her career across agencies and startups, partnering closely with clients to turn insight into clear, effective marketing strategy, with a focus on data driven omnichannel solutions. Outside of work, Isabel enjoys live music, spending time with family and her golden retriever, Birdie.
Rachel Holder | Graphic Designer
Rachel Holder is a graphic designer from Greenwood, S.C. She earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design from Appalachian State University in May 2025. With a strong appreciation for both the creative process and strategic problem-solving, she approaches each project with the goal of helping brands communicate clearly, thoughtfully and effectively through design. Outside of her professional work, Rachel enjoys spending time at the beach, reading and exploring local estate sales for inspiration and unique finds.
Brett Stayton | Affiliate Marketing Manager
Brett started his career on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., working in policy, communications and social media for the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation and Safari Club International. He then moved to Music Row in Nashville, Tennessee where he worked for the country music and outdoor media brands Whiskey Riff and Outsider. His professional experience also includes stints at Bass Pro Shop’s headquarters, Hawke Optics and most recently, Q LLC.
Strengthening Roots in the Outdoor Industry
The addition of these positions provides Murray Road the capabilities to further support its growing roster of clients in a key region of the outdoor industry.
This expansion ensures that Murray Road can continue delivering exceptional strategy, creativity and execution across its full suite of services, which includes:
- Public Relations
- Affiliate Marketing
- Social Media Management
- Content Creation
- Event Activation
- Email Marketing and Design
- Media Buying & Digital Advertising
- Strategic Planning and Consultation
- Creative Services and Brand Strategy
The agency remains dedicated to hiring talented team members who share its passion for the outdoors and its drive to create impactful work.
For more information on the Murray Road Agency, visit murrayroadagency.com or Murray Road’s Instagram or Facebook.
Media Contact:
Tim Brandt | President & CEO, Murray Road Agency
E-Mail: tim.brandt@murrayroadagency.com
About Murray Road
Murray Road is a passionate and well-rounded marketing agency dedicated to the outdoor industry. If a consumer uses a product, technology or process to seek, hunt, fish, gather, cook, explore, push boundaries or for any other activity outside, Murray Road can and will market it. It also excels in digital and brick-and-mortar retail environments and is expanding into other consumer markets as well. More information on the agency, specific services or our team is available at MurrayRoadAgency.com.